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White Chocolate Pineapple Cake – Easy Tropical Dessert

White Chocolate Pineapple Cake – Easy Tropical Dessert

Description

Looking for the best tropical cake recipe? This White Chocolate Pineapple Cake is a moist, flavorful, and beautifully layered dessert that combines the rich creaminess of white chocolate with the juicy sweetness of pineapple. Whether you need a special occasion cake, birthday cake, or easy homemade cake, this from-scratch pineapple cake is perfect!

Ingredients

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For the Cake Batter

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

For the Creamy Filling

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup pineapple jam

For the White Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

For Garnish

  • Fresh pineapple chunks
  • White chocolate shavings

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

  • Using a mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in vanilla extract.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture.
  • Start and end with the flour mixture for a smooth batter.
  • Gently fold in crushed pineapple.

Step 5: Bake the Cake Layers

  • Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • Step 6: Prepare the Filling

    • Beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
    • In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
    • Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

    Step 7: Layer the Cake

    • Place the first cake layer on a serving plate.
    • Spread a thin layer of pineapple jam over it.
    • Add a layer of cream filling.
    • Repeat with the second layer.
    • Place the final cake layer on top and spread remaining cream over the cake.

    Step 8: Make the White Chocolate Drizzle

    • Melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
    • Let it cool slightly before drizzling over the cake.

    Step 9: Garnish and Serve

    • Decorate with fresh pineapple chunks and white chocolate shavings.
    • Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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Notes

Use fresh pineapple – It enhances flavor compared to canned pineapple.
Drain pineapple thoroughly – Prevents the cake from being too wet.
Use room-temperature ingredients – Ensures even mixing and a fluffy texture.
Chill the cake before slicing – Makes cutting clean and precise.

Find it online: https://fenrecipes.com/white-chocolate-pineapple-cake-easy-tropical-dessert/